Griffin v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America

FAUST, District Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment against the insurance company, the appellant herein, in favor of the beneficiary, the respondent herein, on the double indemnity provision of a life policy issued to Glen W. Griffin, the insured, who was a son of the respondent. The double indemnity provision of this policy became payable upon receipt of due proof ■of death as a result directly and independently of all other causes, of bodily injuries, effected solely through external, violent and accidental means — provided, however, that no accidental benefit should be paid if the…